Photo above – The Oklahoma Department of Aerospace and Aeronautics Aero Education program has been recognized twice by the National Association of State Aviation Officials (NASAO), enjoying a positive reputation for investing millions in aerospace and aviation education programs statewide. The commission approved grants totaling $732,000 on Wednesday, Aug. 7, and will provide nearly $2 […]
Aviation Education
PenFed Credit Union Announces Young Aviator Scholarship Winner
PenFed Credit Union announced U.S. Air National Guard Senior Airmen Grace Swarts as the winner of a $10,000 scholarship to pursue her pilot’s license. Swarts was selected for demonstrating academic excellence while serving in the military. The scholarship is administered by the EAA Aviation Foundation, Inc. “Grace is a talented individual who embodies ‘The Spirit […]
NC Global TransPark Wraps Up Successful ACE Academy
The North Carolina Global TransPark ACE Academy completed its third week with attendees traveling to some incredible locations to learn more about how aerospace applies to many areas, such as how pilots receive their licenses and the importance of aviation to the Department of Defense. The ACE Academy group took a tour of the Marine […]
Four Students Complete Daher/GAMA International Internship with Busy Week at EAA AirVenture
The four students selected by Daher Aircraft and the General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) for their annual joint international internship program are present at last week’s EAA AirVenture gathering in Oshkosh, Wisconsin – supporting the Daher team during the world’s largest air show event and benefitting from an exceptional first-hand experience with the aviation industry. […]
Four New I Hart Flying Foundation Scholars Advancing Their Wings to Soar
Launched on Monday, May 6th and seeing more than 150 qualified applications, I Hart Flying Foundation recently announced the newest four scholars to their growing Hart Nation. “Our diverse selection committee of industry professionals have the most challenging job to choose the best scholars that represent our Hart Nation,” shared Rachelle Spector, founder of I […]
NASAO Announces 2024 Henry Ogrodzinski Scholarship Recipients
The National Association of State Aviation Officials (NASAO) announced the three recipients of the 2024 Henry Ogrodzinski (Henry O.) Scholarship: Established by NASAO in 2014, this scholarship is awarded in memory of Henry Ogrodzinski, who led NASAO as its President and CEO from 1996 to 2013. Henry O. (as he was referred to by the […]
Delta State University Chooses the ALSIM ALSR20 Simulator
ALSIM is pleased to announce that Delta State University has chosen the ALSR20 simulator to support flight training in its growing Aviation Department. The ALSIM ALSR20 has the latest Cirrus SR G6 specific interior cockpit and flight deck including a real Garmin GDU 1050A and GFC 700 Autopilot. It is further equipped with a Garmin® […]
SCAA Announces 2024 Scholarship Recipients
South Carolina Aviation Association (SCAA) has awarded five scholarships to South Carolinians pursuing careers in the aviation industry. They are LeeAnne Aganos, Colin Crader, John Gay, Karlie Hayes and Oswaldo Trejo. LeeAnne Aganos, of Horry, a standout student at the Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics, began the Aviation Maintenance Program in January 2024 and quickly impressed […]
Annual ACE Academy Brings Aviation Careers to 32 Idaho Students
The Idaho Division of Aeronautics held their annual ACE (Aviation Career Education) Academy June 26-28, presenting aviation career options to 32 Idaho high schoolers from around the state. “After months of planning and coordinating, the ACE Academy was a great success!” said coordinator Shelly Towner. “The teamwork was one of the best I have experienced […]
Tavaero Jet Charter Serves as a Catalyst Sponsor and Table Host for Women Inspiring the Next Generation through STEM Breakfast
Tavaero Jet Charter Corp. recently served as a Catalyst sponsor of the Lone Star Flight Museum’s 2024 Women Inspiring the Next Generation through STEM (WINGS) breakfast. The event was held in May at River Oaks Country Club in Houston and raised more than $45,000 for the museum and its educational programs. Kimberly Allen Dang, chief […]
